14 — Friday, July 1, 1988 - North Shore News

Choose ‘the right . paint

From page 13

surface temperatures are above

-- 10°C (50°F). They dry quickly to

© paint buckets and paddle or stick
© two stepladders and cross plank-
ing

© dripcloths

ehair protection and gloves for
yourself

Choosing the right paint:

Exterior alkyd (oil base) paints
have high hiding and sticking
qualities. In many cases only one
coat is needed over a properly
prepared . surface. Alkyd paint
covers hairline cracks and seals the
surface against moisture.

Alkyd paint requires a complete-
ly dry, clean surface, dry air and
application in temperatures above
5°C (40°F) for best results. Clean
up with turpentine or paint thinner.

Exterior latex paints may be ap-
plied on a damp day (but not in
rain or a heavy dew) when air and

Jessen’the chance of spotting by
dust and bugs and they breathe to
allow moisture to escape and so
reduce the possibility of blistering
or peeling. Clean up with warm
water.

Replace all damaged and
decayed wood. Check around
windows, steps and posts and
around the eaves for damaged
wood.

Check downspouts and gutters
and clean them before painting.
Clean rust from al{ metal areas,
using a wire brush and steel wool ,
then apply metal primer to. the

‘cleaned surfaces,

Check all exposed nail heads for
rust. Use steel wool to. remove
rust, then sink nails with a nailset
and fill the hole with putty.

Choose a day for painting when

Garden club meets

THE DEEP Cove Garden Club
has been formed for the general
interest of North Shore residents.
The meetings are held on the last
Thursday’ of the month at 7:30
p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room
at Seycove Community Secondary
School, 1204 Caledonia.
Membership is $10 per family,

which includes a monthly newslet-

ter and the meetings are open to
everyone.
Come and -join our friendly

group for gardening information,

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temperature is likely to be below
10°C (50°F) or above 32°C (90°F).

Follow the instructions on the.
can of the paint.

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